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Hegseth Speaks at U.S. Army War College

Watch live as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa.

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Discover the latest on DOD's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos published on Defense.gov.

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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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AFN to Reduce Radio Programs

AFN to Reduce Radio Programs

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Statement From Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Announcing the Consolidation of Forces in Syria Under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve

Statement From Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Announcing the Consolidation of Forces in Syria Under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
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From The Services

Soldier Kayaks Groceries to Flood-Stranded Family

Army

Soldier Kayaks Groceries to Flood-Stranded Family

Marines Conduct Annual Marksmanship Training

Marine Corps

Marines Conduct Annual Marksmanship Training

U.S., Australian Sailors Complete Nuclear Power Training
The Vital Hands Behind Mission-Ready Forces

Air Force

The Vital Hands Behind Mission-Ready Forces

Meet the 'Space Cowboys'

Space Force

Meet the 'Space Cowboys'

Guardsman Named Female Athlete of the Year

National Guard

Guardsman Named Female Athlete of the Year

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Do You Know Where the Wild Things Are?

 

With nearly 27 million acres of land under its care, DOD provides crucial habitat for numerous threatened, endangered and at-risk species. See if you can suss out a few of them in this quiz, without getting tripped up by decoys!

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Honors for Valor

 

For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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Living in the Deep

 

America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time.

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Test Yourself on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

 

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat, first authorized in 1861 for sailors and Marines, and soldiers the following year. How much do you know about the award and its recipients?

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